Lazio fullback Jordan Lukaku has welcomed the arrival of Lucas Leiva.

Lucas left Liverpool yesterday after ten years to sign for Lazio.

Lukaku, the younger brother of Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku, stated: "Lucas Leiva? Before he was the opponent of a Lukaku, now he is a companion of another Lukaku!

"I am happy with the arrival of Leiva, Lazio did a great job. Our captain (Lucas Biglia), was very strong in his position on the field and with Argentina. We have replaced him with a player who has almost the same experience and has a similar profile."